Alternative energy option presented at meeting of world’s largest science society February 10, 2008 Larry Baxter, professor of chemical engineering, was part of a panel discussion titled "Coal ...

OverviewThe aim of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Specialization is to cultivate professionals within the clean energy and decarbonization sector. Our global society is currently undergoing a ...

Many modern devices – from cellphones and computers to electric vehicles and wind turbines – rely on strong magnets made from ...

The Science and Society course explores some of the most pressing science issues facing the human condition today. Through lectures, readings, discussions, and writing, the class will explore such ...

Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and ...

Breakthrough in hydrogen fuel production could revolutionize alternative energy market Date: April 3, 2013 Source: Virginia Tech Summary: Researchers have discovered a way to extract large ...

Alternative Energy Solar Panels. As the threat of depletion of fossil fuels looms, alternative energy sources may once again become the dominant power source used in society.

Energy & Environmental Science is a peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing original (primary) research and review articles, the journal publishes work of an interdisciplinary nature in the ...

The Brown Renewable Energy and Sustainability Society, is a student-led chapter of a national organization focused on building out solar and renewable energy, is discussing the possibility of a ...

Students at two schools near major renewable energy projects will be challenged to create solar-powered toy cars and design ...

In this clip, Yoriko Kawaguchi describes the challenge of securing reliable energy resources in a country without a natural supply of coal, oil, or natural gas. (4 min., 12 sec.) The earthquake, ...

The Department of Energy is providing a nearly $400 million loan to a startup aimed at scaling the manufacturing and deployment of a zinc-based alternative to rechargeable lithium batteries. If ...